- Enrollment
- 2,346
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Placerville, CA
El Dorado High
Federal NCES profile for El Dorado High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061207001342
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Dorado High earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Placerville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
El Dorado High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Dorado High ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Placerville, CA.
School address
District: El Dorado Union High · California
NCES ID 061207001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
El Dorado High held near 1,195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 061207001342 · Placerville, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,135 enr · 19.9:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Ridge High (2,346 students)
El Dorado High held near 1,195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
El Dorado High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Ridge High
Oak Ridge High
2,346 students
- Ponderosa High
Ponderosa High
1,675 students
- This school
El Dorado High
1,135 students
- Union Mine Hig
Union Mine High
1,033 students
- Pacific Crest 117
Pacific Crest Academy
117 students
- Independence C 104
Independence Continuation
104 students
What this shows El Dorado High reports 1,135 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Dorado High compares
El Dorado High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,135 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,135
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,669
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, El Dorado High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for El Dorado Union High reports $14,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Dorado High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Mine High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pacific Crest Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Continuation | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Dorado High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,675
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,135 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Dorado High
How many students attend El Dorado High?
El Dorado High has 1,135 students enrolled. It is a high school in Placerville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,224 (2022-23) → 1,195 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Dorado High?
The student-teacher ratio at El Dorado High is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Dorado High?
29.6% of students at El Dorado High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Dorado High?
The largest demographic group at El Dorado High is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Placerville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Dorado High?
El Dorado High has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does El Dorado High rank among public schools in Placerville?
By Resource Investment Index, El Dorado High ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Placerville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Placerville on the city page.
What other schools are in El Dorado Union High?
Besides El Dorado High, El Dorado Union High also operates Oak Ridge High (2,346 students), Ponderosa High (1,675 students), and Union Mine High (1,033 students). See the El Dorado Union High district page for the complete list.